Lexi1 - heterocyclic - definition and examples

heterocyclic (noun)

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(organic chemistry) A heterocycle

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(chemistry, of a cyclic compound) Having atoms of two or more different elements in at least one of its rings.

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(organic chemistry, of a cyclic compound) Having one or more atoms other than carbon in at least one of its rings.

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(organic chemistry) A heterocycle

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(chemistry, of a cyclic compound) Having atoms of two or more different elements in at least one of its rings.

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(organic chemistry, of a cyclic compound) Having one or more atoms other than carbon in at least one of its rings.